What is the speed range for 1st gear?
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The speed control range for 1st gear in a car is 0 to 15 kilometers per hour. 1st gear is mainly used for starting the car or climbing slopes and is not suitable for prolonged use. The matching method for other manual transmission gears and speeds is as follows: 1. 2nd gear is used for 15 to 25 kilometers per hour: This speed can be used when turning and in some special weather conditions. 2. 3rd gear is used for 25 to 35 kilometers per hour: This speed can be used when passing through intersections or on roads with gentle slopes. 3. 4th gear is used for 35 to 40 kilometers per hour: 4th gear is considered a normal driving speed and can be used when there are relatively more vehicles on the road. 4. 5th gear is used for speeds above 40 kilometers per hour: 5th gear is typically used as the normal driving speed, and on well-paved roads, the speed can be increased by pressing the accelerator.
I remember when I just got my driver's license and was learning manual transmission, the instructor always emphasized that first gear is only suitable for starting, with a speed range generally between 0 to 15 km/h depending on the car model. In my small car, I should shift gears around 10 km/h in first gear. If I forced it to higher RPMs, the engine would roar loudly, wasting fuel and damaging the car. When I was learning, I was always afraid of stalling and liked to crawl slowly in first gear, which caused the engine to overheat and smoke. Later, I learned that each gear has an optimal RPM range. With more practice, I understood that first gear isn't for long distances—shift to second gear within two or three seconds after starting to save fuel and protect the powertrain. Try driving different cars; for example, an SUV might have a slightly larger first gear range, but the principle remains the same: low gear for low speed and high torque, just to get the vehicle moving.
